Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi A3, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system4
- Unknown or other2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Power train1
- Service brakes1
- Communication1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Audi A3 failed the safety check 0.63% of the time — 9% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 8,914 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
19,959 Audi A3 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 5.7 l/100 km on the road against 4.8 in the WLTP test (+19%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,691 | 6.9 | 6.1 | +14% |
| Petrol hybrid | 6,914 | 6.6 | 5.6 | +18% |
| Diesel | 7,476 | 5.7 | 4.8 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,878 | 5.2 | 1.2 | +326% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Audi A3 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.0 hybrid (81 kW, 109 hp), 1.5 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp) and 1.4 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 hybrid | 81 kW 109 hp | 2,742 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 1,038 |
| 1.4 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 756 |
| 1.0 petrol | 81 kW 109 hp | 242 |
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 56 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
4,879 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €42,678.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde56
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld17
- Band onvoldoende profiel12
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm9
- Lichtbeeld dimlicht onjuist4
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage3
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij3
- Band beschadigd2
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
25,440 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 69 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
342 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 25,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
81 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 11% arrived as used imports, 89% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 7.9 L/100 km (about 30 mpg US), CO₂ 183 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3 40 TFSI quattro · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2023 Audi A3.
| 2022694 7 Dec 2022 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label, located on the B-pillar, doesn't list the vehicle weight ratings. As a result, you could overload the vehicl… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2023 Audi A3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011315 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011313 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11010019 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009966 | This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
| 11009963 | This bulletin provides information when there is a software error, passive/sporadic, DTC U178500, OCU3. |
| 11009962 | This bulletin provides information when there is interference on telephone calls that is synced with the engine's RPMs. |
| 11009961 | This bulletin provides information whenn the volume control is not working with MIB3 - U11B900. |
| 11009951 | This TSB provides information when the Virtual cockpit has a pixel error. |
| 11009945 | This bulletin provides information when the seat belt and pre sense warnings appear intermittently while driving; DTC B101C07 stored in the airbag module. |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009939 | This bulletin provides information when a cracking noise is heard fron the front or rear end of the vehicle when changing direction. |
| 11009928 | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
| 11009921 | This bulletin provides information when the component protection cannot be deactivated in the cluster; DTC U110100 / FAZ 9484 error: check sum 1. |
| 11009393 | This bulletin provides information when the Audi Roadside or Audi Incident assistance call automatically hangs up after 30 seconds. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)